Constitutionality Of SDB Preference Still Undecided
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 07.12.05
Expressing some frustration, the Federal Circuit in Rothe Dev. Corp. v. Dep't of Def. (June 28, 2005) remanded to the district court a second time for a determination of whether the latest enactment of the small disadvantaged business evaluation preference is constitutional, despite the price percentage bonus currently being suspended. The Federal Circuit repeated that the district court must apply strict scrutiny and must review evidence as to what Congress considered in establishing the preference.
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Client Alert | 10 min read | 10.23.25
The EU’s Defense Readiness Roadmap and Omnibus: What are the Implications for Defense Procurement?
On October 16, 2025, the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy presented their Defense Readiness Roadmap 2030 to the EU Member States. This comprehensive plan aims to strengthen European defense capabilities. It follows, and should be read together with, the Commission’s Defense Readiness Omnibus that was published in June 2025. The Omnibus contains a set of proposals to facilitate defense investments and boost EU Member States’ responsiveness to today’s security challenges.
Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.22.25
Sixth Circuit Reaffirms Privilege Protections During Internal Investigations
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Pivot Point for 340B: HRSA Rebate Model Pilot Program Approaches Launch
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What’s new for Belgian Construction Contracts under the New Book 7 of the Civil Code
